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Housing Resources (Links)

Affiliated Project(s):

Housing Discrimination (General Information)

Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines
Guidelines adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide builders and developers with technical guidance on how to comply with the specific accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988

Fair Housing / Equal Opportunity
The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) that administers and enforces federal laws and establishes policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.

Fair Housing Booklet
A booklet that includes information on the Fair Housing Act and housing rights of people with disabilities and others.

Southwest Fair Housing Council
Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC) seeks to achieve and preserve equal access to housing and housing services through the elimination of all forms of illegal discrimination or practices that can discourage, impede, or deny access to housing and housing services for any person or persons. SWFHC can also help with fair housing complaints.

Arizona Center For Disability Law
Helps to advocate for Arizona residents on disability issues and ensures equality within the community. Can provide advice on housing discrimination.

Refinance & Mortgage Guide for People with Disabilities
The seven chapter guide includes: an Historical Overview, the Pros & Cons, Getting Started, Types of Loans, Benefits of a Refinance, Useful Resources, and Final Tips & Advice. Each chapter has an audio version available .

Rental Information – affordable housing, first time renters, etc

Find My Roommate
An online matching service for people with disabilities who are looking for roommates with whom to share housing and companionship, and possibly paid services and natural supports. (Operates only in certain states, not in Arizona currently)

First time renter advice
Helpful for any first time renter for information on finding, leasing and moving into a new apartment.

Low Rent Search
Find subsidized apartments in your community as well as income limits in order to qualify.

Accessible Housing Information

Home Adaptability Checklist
An adaptable house has certain structural features that make it possible to modify to accommodate people with a wide range of physical abilities this will help to make sure you have them all.

The Center for Universal Design
National information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products.

Smart Home
A Smart Home is a home that incorporates cutting edge technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of service and supports for people with disabilities.

Housing Project
The goal of PACER's Housing Project is to develop information and resources to help parents of children and young adults with disabilities understand their options for independent living and housing.

New Directions in Community Living
Analyzes factors that go into the living situation and what goes into community living and the choices individuals have when it comes to housing and what option works best.

Arizona Housing Accessibility Resources

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
ABIL increases home accessibility, independence, and safety for Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Mesa and Scottsdale residents living with disabilities. ABIL also provides services in Pinal and Gila Counties.

DIRECT Center for Independence
It is the mission of DIRECT Center for Independence, Inc. (DIRECT) to enhance the options available to persons with significant disabilities so that they may choose, achieve, and maintain independent lifestyles. To this end, DIRECT offers independent living services which also include assistance with home modification, public education and awareness programs, and advocates for community change.

Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) provides services and programs to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. The Division believes individuals can best be served in integrated community settings. Thus, the majority of programs and services are tailored to meet individual needs at home and in community-based settings. Home Modification is one of the many services they offer.

Social Serve
Develops and supports an affordable and accessible housing database listings in multiple states

Articles and other information on Housing and Disability

Priced Out
A series of housing publications published to bring attention to the housing affordability crisis people with disabilities face. Each edition of Priced Out helps measure the gap between HUD's Fair Market Rents and the incomes of individuals and families who rely on monthly SSI benefits.

President Obama Signed The Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2010 Into Law
On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed into law S.1481, the Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2010. The law makes improvements to the Section 811 program and promotes integrated housing opportunities for people with disabilities. It will create thousands of new, affordable and accessible units every year. For more information, follow the link above.

Feud Over Best Setting for the Disabled
This article is from the Wall Street Journal and looks at the Justice lawsuit against Arkansas and the role of residential institutions for people with disabilities.